Asian-style Pickled Melons

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup slivered fresh ginger
• 2 tsp non-iodized salt
• 4 cups melon pieces, cut into 2x½-inch pieces

Directions

1. Place water, vinegar, sugar, ginger and salt in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add melon, and cook for 5 minutes more.
4. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
5. When cool enough to handle, pack in sterilized glass jar or jars, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.